Comments on: 11 Easy Food Facials – Homemade Recipes

By: Darlene Enderby

Darlene Enderby — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:45:19 +0000

I was watching a ‘morning show’ a couple days ago and was excited to see someone making this ‘recipe’! Its ‘called’ face cream but its a cleanser and moisturizer for your face, as well as your body! Can’t wait to try it!

***You can also put it in a pretty jar with a ribbon on the lid, for a basket-gift!

***For the BeesWax, call a local honey farmer. You’ll be able to get it ‘very cheap’ that way!

Homemade Face Cream
By Jen Schubr – on Living with Amy

1/4 teaspoon borax
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup olive oil, or oil of your choice
1/2 ounce (by weight) of grated beeswax (2 slightly rounded tablespoons)

Dissolve the borax in the water. Set aside.
Combine the oil and beeswax in a small double boiler or 2 cup glass measuring cup. Heat over hot water until melted and clear.
In a separate pan, Heat the borax/water mix almost to boiling.
Slowly pour the borax/water mixture into the oil/beeswax mixture, using a stick blender to mix as you pour. Beat well with the stick blender until the mix is glossy and thickened up somewhat. It will thicken more upon standing.
Pour the face cream into an 8-ounce jar with a lid.
Cool to room temperature before using.

NOTE: If you don’t have a stick blender you can beat the cold cream with a whisk or in a regular blender, but the cleanup will be much more difficult. By using glass measuring cups and a stick blender you will be able to simply wipe most of the excess off with paper towels, then wash in hot soapy water.

To use as a cleanser and makeup remover:

Apply with fingertips, rubbing into skin gently. Remove with tissues. Follow up with a warm facecloth and a cold water rinse.

To use as a scrub:

Mix a small amount of face cream with a small amount of sugar in the palm of one hand. Apply gently with fingertips in a circular motion avoiding the eye area. Remove as above.

To use as a moisturizer:

Apply a small amount to face and tissue off excess. Blot with towel if needed.

By: PErson

PErson — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:00:47 +0000

Peanut butter? Umm does it actually work?

By: Racheal

Racheal — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:27:27 +0000

spread peanut butter on your face.
smooth or chunky.
remove 20ish min.
rinse with water.

enjoy

By: vanitha

vanitha — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:55:16 +0000

mix 1tsp of rose water with 2tsp of cocconut oil .A
pply this mixture on to your face.This will make the skin smooth and supple.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:26:04 +0000

For soft skin i use this mixture every two to three days. my skin is like a babies! mix all of these together in a small bowl and apply to rinsed face with fingers.

A quarter size amount of body wash
A quarter size amount of face wash
A quarter size amount of body scrub (optional…don’t use if your skinis sensitive)
A quarter size amount of face moisterizer
and A quarter size amount of hair conditioner

By: Gina Walker

Gina Walker — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:16:45 +0000

Thank you all so much I am going to try and use all of these, Im going to use my hubby as the guinea pig and see how he looks with each new result.

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:18:42 +0000

Try powder milk and whole or low fat make. Mix together and make a thin paste. Apply over face and neck and remain until dry. This facial closes your pores and gives you a clear complexion.

By: Mrs s

Mrs s — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:10:17 +0000

Milk cleanser

2 tbsp Full Fat Milk
1 tbsp Honey

Mix the ingrdeients together. Soak cotton wool pads in the mixture and then use to cleanse the face.

Skin will feel clean and soft.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:17:53 +0000

My tip is similar to Sarah’s but I found that coconut oil and sugar make a great scrub for elbows, knees and feet. Just rub on, work in and rinse. Also use it to soften hands after scrubbing, painting, gardening, etc. Skin feels baby soft.

By: Isabelle

Isabelle — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:39:22 +0000

Hey! I use the a great facial recipe!

1cup oatmeal
1 tbl spoon honey
1 half mashed bannana
1 tbl spoon plain yogurt

And leave on 15 to 20 minutes
After I used it I felt Great!
Oh And Sarah how long do you keep the sugar and olive oil on? And how much do I use?